Buff: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11031. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #D1AC5C finish matte type color family Orange

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Warm Yellow

Base Set

ΔE 12.6 · different color

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AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Buff, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ral 7028 Dunkelgelb (variant) AK11320

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Buff pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Dark Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Triumphant Navy

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Buff?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Buff is Buff (70.976, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.8 (close match).

What color is Buff?

Buff is a standard orange miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11031. Its screen color is approximately #D1AC5C with a matte finish.